ShakeOut is One-of-a-KindThe Great Southern California ShakeOut is a week of special events featuring the largest earthquake drill in U.S. history, organized to inspire Southern Californians to get ready for big earthquakes, and to prevent disasters from becoming catastrophes.

An Earthquake Drill for the Record BooksAt 10 a.m. on November 13, 2008, millions of southernCalifornians will “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.” Why? Anenormous earthquake is an inevitable part of our future,and the ShakeOut Drill is our chance to practice what todo when it happens. Individuals, families, businesses,schools and organizations will join firefighters, police officers, and other emergency responders in our largest-ever earthquake preparedness activity. Don’t miss out!

Beyond the DrillIn addition to the ShakeOut Drill, there are many other ways to participate in the ShakeOut, tailored for businesses, schools, individuals, places of worship, and communities. Plus you can create your own event for your neighborhood, business or school. See the ShakeOut website for a schedule of all events.

You Can Make a Difference!Here is what colleges and universities can do to participate in the ShakeOut, to promote participation in the ShakeOut, and to prepare for big earthquakes. More ideas are at www.ShakeOut.org/colleges.

Participate in the ShakeOut:• Have a Drop, Cover, and Hold On drill at 10 a.m. on

November 13 and practice your earthquake plan.

Prepare for earthquakes:• Encourage your staff and students to get ready. Visit

www.DaretoPrepare.org.• Use the ShakeOut as an opportunity to explore the

impacts of a major earthquake on your school.• Check your emergency supplies and equipment to

make sure they are accessible and functional.• Learn more at www.ShakeOut.org/colleges.

Southern California Colleges:Get Ready to ShakeOut!

ShakeOut Major Events: November 2008

• ShakeOut Drill (Nov. 13)• City of Los Angeles International Earthquake

Conference (Nov. 12-14, iec.lacity.org)• Golden Guardian Emergency Response

Exercise (Nov. 13-19)• L.A. Earthquake: Get Ready Rally (Nov. 14)• Take One More Step (Nov. 14-16)

This potential magnitude 7.8 earthquake on the San Andreas fault is the basis of the ShakeOut. The U.S. Geological Survey has led a collaboration of experts to understand how this earthquake would affect southern California. In an earthquake like this one, the shaking will last two to three minutes. The 1994 Northridge earthquake shook for seven seconds.

For more informationat El Camino College, contact Valerie Wagner, 310-660-3156

at Compton Center, contactLt. Ramund Box, 310-900-1600 x2999

El Camino College16007 Crenshaw Blvd.Torrance, CA 90506www.elcamino.edu

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